Turns out Anurag Kashyap is as much of a fanboy as Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz as any of us!
The ‘Dev D’ director recently posted that it’s a “pleasure to pee” in the same toilet as Hollywood superstars on Instagram.
The director is staying at the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre in Paris. Restrooms at this upscale resort town display signs proudly claiming that famous people like Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt and former French President Jacques Chirac relieved themselves there.
The ‘No Smoking’ director, known for his boundless, R-rated humor, didn’t shy away from being candid as always. Taking to Instagram, he uploaded pictures of the toilets and wrote: “It was a pleasure to pee in the same toilets as @bradpittofflcial @camerondiaz and #JacquesChirac at @hotelparticuliermontmartre.”
Many fans found the post hilarious. One Instagram user wrote: “Hahaha. That’s what I call good #sh*tposting. Another commented: “This is ‘holy’ shit.”
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However, not all of his supporters were impressed. The post has had its fair share of trolls. A user brutally grilled the director of “Gangs of Wasseypur”, ”
Great achievement India proud hoga(Big achievement, India will be proud) while another user said, “How did you get into the women’s toilet?” and another user went on to say,
“Photo toh dhang ki kheech lete chacha.” ( At least take a good photo uncle
) Some fans were disappointed to see the maverick filmmaker resort to such childish jokes. “I followed you for your talent. Now I no longer follow you for a weakly degraded mentality. Another internet user said that the quality of the director’s films had deteriorated in recent years. “All your recent movies are also thrown in here…we miss the daring old Anurag,” the comment read. Ouch!
On the work side, the director’s last film was the 2022 sci-fi thriller “Dobaaraa”. The film starred Taapsee Pannu, Pavail, Gulati, Nassr, Rahul Bhat and Saswata Chatterjee. The film was an adaptation of the Spanish film ‘Mirage’. The film garnered high praise from critics but did not make much of a splash at the box office.
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Bachchan’s Most Mesmerizing Performances
In a career spanning over two decades, Abhishek Bachchan has given some of the best performances. Abhishek displayed a certain vigor, fluidity and candor in his characters. The actor who made his debut with JP Dutta’s “Refugee” in 2000 has gone on to play memorable characters on screen. From characters that exuded charm to roles where he successfully transitioned into magnetic anti-hero, Abhishek has come a long way. Due to his simplicity and boundless potential as a performer, Jr B has consistently gained admirers over the years.
The Politician’s Henchman in ‘Yuva’
Abhishek’s first collaboration with ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam, ‘Yuva’ offers one of his finest performances. Jr B played Lallan Singh, a moron, in this political thriller released in 2004. The film which has background music by AR Rahman is a quintessential Bollywood drama that has action, crime and romance in a equal measure. Abhishek’s pairing with Rani Mukherjee was one of the highlights of the film. “Yuva” told the story of six characters with three intertwined storylines. After a series of unsuccessful films such as “Kuch Naa Kaho”, “Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost” and “Zameen”, the multi-star “Yuva” is considered a game-changer in the career of Jr B.
Charismatic businessman in ‘Guru’
Mani Ratnam’s 2007 “Guru” saw Abhishek in one of his most challenging roles. Abhishek, who was 30 at the time, gained weight to play the character of Gujarati businessman Gurukant Desai in this rags-to-riches drama. Abhishek’s equation with Aishwarya who played his wife Sujata in the film has been appreciated by moviegoers. The period film was renowned for its top-notch production, music, and cinematography. Abhishek’s nuanced performance earned him positive reviews and multiple awards. “I will always respect Mani for his confidence in me – which I didn’t have in me at the time,” Abhishek said in one of his interviews surrounding the film’s release.
American Desi in ‘Delhi-6’
Released on February 20, 2009, “Delhi 6” directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best National Integration Feature at the 57th National Film Awards. Abhishek played the American-born Indian who embarks on an unusual inner journey by visiting the walled city of Delhi. The film offered a sensory audio-visual experience with AR Rahman’s score and impeccable cinematography by Binod Pradhan. “What a wonderful time I had making this film. One of my favorite soundtracks, which I still listen to regularly. A film with a heart and soul of gold and also a very poignant message,” Jr B said in a post celebrating the film’s 10th anniversary.
The perfect husband in ‘Manmarziyaan’
During his first outing with Anurag Kashyap, Abhishek played the responsible banker in the romantic drama “Manmarziyaan” in 2018. The film tells the story of a girl caught between the charm of a reckless affair with a former lover and the quiet housewife life. of a middle-aged banker. Abhishek’s role has been praised by his fans and several Bollywood actors. “I went home and told Aishwarya that I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about making a movie,” Abhishek said in an interview when asked for his reaction after he was offered the film.
